At least 36 people are being searched for by LA authorities as the wildfire death toll increases to 25.
Sheriff Luna of Los Angeles County states that additional remains may be retrieved from wildfire zones.
Officials on Thursday announced that at least 36 people are still missing and two more deaths have been reported, bringing the total to 25, as fire crews continue to fight the wildfires in Los Angeles County.
During a news conference, Los Angeles County Sheriff Robert Luna announced that search and rescue teams found one of the deceased in the Eaton Fire area and the other in the Palisades Fire area.
Luna stated, "We collaborate with various partners not only in the recovery of remains but also in the identification of the deceased and the notification to the next of kin."
Officials are keeping evacuation orders in place around those sites because Luna predicted that more remains would likely be discovered in those areas.
"Luna stated that while examining certain grids, there are spots that we are holding because we suspect there are deceased victims present. However, we must wait for the appropriate time and resources to handle the scene accurately, which may take some time. Kindly exercise patience as we work through this process."
At least 25 people have died in the wildfire, while officials estimate that at least 36 individuals are still missing.
In the county, 12 of the 43 missing persons have been found safe. There are still 31 active missing persons cases, with 24 in the Eaton Fire area and seven in the Palisades.
The Los Angeles Police Chief, Jim McDonnell, stated that there are eight individuals missing in the city's jurisdiction. Out of these, three are believed to have perished, while five are still unaccounted for.
Two of the largest wildfires currently being fought by firefighters are the Eaton and Palisades fires.
As of Thursday, the Eaton Fire has burned an estimated 14,117 acres and is 55% contained, while the Palisades Fire has consumed approximately 23,713 acres and is 22% contained.
Officials reported that thousands of firefighters have been working tirelessly to control the fires, and have made progress as the strong winds that fueled the flames lessened.
Officials cautioned about potential future weather dangers, such as strong Santa Ana winds, which may arrive on Monday or Tuesday, despite the temporary relief from favorable weather conditions.
"On the horizon, there are stronger winds approaching," Los Angeles Fire Department Chief Kristin Crowley stated. "It is crucial to safeguard yourselves and your loved ones by taking proactive measures, such as planning, preparing, and staying vigilant."
Officials warned that a potential rainstorm later this month could cause mudslides and debris flows in areas affected by wildfires.
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